Kanye West postpones Australian concerts on Yeezus tour

Kanye West's Yeezus tour put off from May until September. Photo: Getty Images

Rap genius, self-proclaimed fashionista and the internet's favourite figure of fun, Kanye West, has decided to postpone his tour of Australia next month.

Instead he will play in Australia in September, a tour which could have a silver lining for fans.

Tour promoter Live Nation said Kanye changed the dates because he was busy finishing his next studio album.

Their statement read: 'Due to unexpected timing requirements to finish his highly anticipated new studio album, scheduled for a 2014 release, Kanye West regretfully announces the postponement of his upcoming tour dates in Australia.'

The current tour is to promote his worldwide chart-topping 2013 album Yeezus. Kanye's upcoming seventh studio album, due for release in mid-2014, will be produced by Rick Rubin (who also produced Yeezus) and Tribe Called Quest founder and MC Q-Tip.

The May postponement, while disappointing for many, will likely allow fans to see songs performed from both Yeezus and the as-yet-unnamed new record.

Live Nation said all tickets bought for the dates in May can be used for the rescheduled shows. Anyone unable to attend on the new dates is asked to contact Ticketek before 5pm Wednesday April 30 'to arrange a refund'.

Rescheduled Yeezus Tour dates:

Perth Arena - Friday, September 5

Adelaide Entertainment Centre - Sunday, September 7

Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne - Tuesday, September 9, and Wednesday, September 10

Qantas Credit Union Arena, Sydney - Friday, September 12, and Saturday, September 13

Brisbane Entertainment Centre - Monday, September 15

For refunds contact Ticketek www.ticketek.com.au or call 132 849.

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